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Professor & Director of the School of Public Service (Tenured)
Old Dominion University


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Date Posted Feb. 8, 2024
Title Professor & Director of the School of Public Service (Tenured)
University Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA, United States
Department SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Director/Manager
    Professor
  • Public Policy & Administration
 
 

Job Description

The School of Public Service in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University (ODU) seeks highly qualified faculty candidates to serve as School Director and as a full-time faculty member at the rank of Professor. The position begins in July 2024. The School of Public Service houses a NASPAA-accredited M.P.A. program, a doctoral program (Ph.D.) in Public Administration & Policy, a graduate certificate in Public Administration & Policy, a graduate certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management, and a minor in Public Service. The faculty and students at the School of Public Service are from diverse backgrounds. Students have a wide age range, with many of the M.P.A. and Ph.D. students holding senior positions in public service while others are early in their careers.

The mission of the ODU School of Public Service is to lead in educating public service leaders, build and disseminate public service knowledge, and directly address community challenges in the multi-sector environment. The School of Public Service is committed to multi-sector partnerships which promote the intersection of and interaction between the public, government, nonprofit, and/or business sectors. The candidate should have an interest in expanding multi-sector partnerships and/or multi-sector public service as they relate to issues such as privatization, contracting, community engagement, or social entrepreneurship.

Specific responsibilities: Given the School’s mission, part of the responsibilities of the School of Public Service Director will be to provide leadership to further the school’s mission, mentor junior faculty and students, and support excellence in research and teaching. Key aspects of these responsibilities include interacting, collaborating, and effectively communicating with a diverse faculty, student body, university administration, and external stakeholders. Exercising strong interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to shared governance, transparency, consensus building, and collaboration are also important components to achieve the School of Public Service success.
 
In addition, specific Director responsibilities include:
  • Planning and executing strategic initiatives for the School;
  • Mentoring and supporting faculty and staff;
  • Advocating for and supporting School needs at the college and university levels;
  • Fostering strong community engagement and partnerships;
  • Improving curriculum design and leading accreditation efforts;
  • Demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives;
  • Working closely with the School’s advisory board;
  • Preparing and administering the School’s budget;
  • Evaluating faculty performance in teaching, research, and professional service, and of School staff;
  • Liaising with other academic and administrative units of the college and university, and with appropriate external agencies;
  • Performing research and scholarly activities; and
  • Teaching courses in related areas.


Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities

  1. Research record that meets requirements for a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor.
  2. Ability to teach core classes in the MPA and Ph.D. programs, both online and face-to-face.
  3. Evidence of successful leadership and administrative management of an academic school, department, center, institute, program, or similar entity.

 
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